Rare French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru in Petite Size 2

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11 1/2" (29 cm.) Light-brown complexioned bisque swivel head on matching bisque shoulderplate, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, brown brushstroked brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body with scalloped upper rim, kid-over-wooden upper arms, brown bisque lower arms, hinged hips, wooden lower legs, antique red flannel coat dress and matching bonnet with embroidery edging, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, tiny nose tip rub Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulders) Bebe Bru...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: rare glowing amber brown complexion, original sturdy body with matching bisque arms and perfect hands, rare petite size.